If you reside in another country

If you reside in another EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and you returned there daily, or at least once a week, you must register with the employment services and claim benefits there. This is the situation of some cross-border workers, called "frontier workers" in the EU regulations. You may also register with the employment services of the country where you worked and look for a job there, but the benefits will still only be paid by your country of residence.

If you reside in another EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland but you return there less than once a week, you may choose to register with the employment services and claim benefits either in the country where you worked or where you reside. This is typically the situation of seasonal workers.

Your benefits when looking for a job abroad

If you want to look for a job in a different EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you may carry on receiving your unemployment benefits, under certain conditions, for three months (this period may be extended up to six months). Details are provided under our frequently asked questions.